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Birthday Wishes

“What!” “I know, I know. Don’t shout, Mum. It’s not my fault.” Shirley twisted her hankie and scrunched her face, knowing full well the place was an utter disgrace. “No parties. We agreed it,” her mother ranted. “But it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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An Easy Climb

Not a hill Just a slope Easy climb I hope 10 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Hope

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Not His Namesake!

The youngest came in from school. “Mum, I want a pet.” I’d been expecting this. Two of her friends had recently been given puppies. “Sweetie, I’d like a pet too. But we don’t have room in this top floor flat.” … Continue reading →

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Starry Nakedness

The sky, in a sweat, kicked off his clouds Revealed in his nakedness Starry Sleep 15 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Sleep

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Glistening Bee Rum

Mother went to the glistening sea To milk the water dwelling glistening bees She used the bee-milk to make the strongest glistening rum And if you think this all hokum You won’t be wrong 34 words written for Sammi’s Weekend … Continue reading →

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Up In The Attic

He lived in the attic Though only I knew he was there When the family went out He would move about He came to my room He played with my comb Fascinated with it For hours he’d hold it I … Continue reading →

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Let’s Blame The Heat

It’s been a long season And the heat’s been the reason These beautiful winged beasties Haven’t been seen on my screen 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Screen

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When Trade Is A Problem

When trading’s a problem… The soon-to-be king needs land for his house. But the only available land belongs to the eblann, an ancient shamanic order. Detah says to deal for it using the eblann’s much valued green-feather herb which is … Continue reading →

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It’s the Season

Those months of deep blue sky were boring Happy to see grey skies with weather warning Rain that hammers the leaves don’t leave me yawning Enthusing, exciting, but alas inviting Wasps, jams, fruits and other sweeties wanting Shoo them, curse … Continue reading →

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Beware…

Beware the man with the silver beard You’ll fall headlong into his arms Where you belong That’s weird 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Headlong

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